#16Wine SpectatorTop 100 of 2018

The red wines produced on this exceptional terroir of this estate of 82 acres in on black are rich, with a great complexity, with aromas of ripe fruit.

Blend: 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Critical Acclaim

JS95
James Suckling
A rich and round wine with beautiful fruit and chocolate, meat and berry character. Full body and a juicy finish. Hard not to drink now as its so delicious. But wait. Drink in 2020 onwards.
WS95
Wine Spectator
A rich, expressive, slightly showy style, with waves of cassis, creamed raspberry and boysenberry fruit racing forth, backed by a polished yet ample structure. The long, licorice- and ganacheframed finish packs on weight as it moves along, yet stays defined and pure. Impressive.
WE93
Wine Enthusiast
This wine is smooth, with a cream-chocolate texture that’s rich and dense. Velvety tannins opulently balance with the superripe fruit. This is not a shy wine, everything is right out front. Drink from 2026.
JD93
Jeb Dunnuck
The 2015 Monbousquet showed much better this go-round (it was incredibly oaky last year) and is another rocking vintage for this cuve. Beautifully ripe, full-bodied, opulent, and undeniably hedonistic, its loaded with notions of blackcurrants, licorice, dried herbs, chocolate and earth, with just subtle background oak. Despite all the upfront fruit and charm, its balanced, has a stacked mid-palate, and considerable elegance. Drink it over the coming decade or more.